Connecting To The Pcm600 Software; Pcm600 Tool; Connectivity Packages; Preparing For The Connection - Hitachi Relion 670 Series Quick Start Manual

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Section 7
The software suite used for communicating to the IED is the PCM600. This tool enables to read and
modify the settings in the IED, and to view the events register, disturbance recorder (oscillography),
and other monitoring tasks.
7.1

PCM600 tool

Protection and Control IED Manager PCM600 offers all the necessary functionality to work
throughout all stages of the IED life cycle.
• Planning
• Engineering
• Commissioning
• Operation and disturbance handling
• Functional analysis
With the individual tool components, you can perform different tasks and functions and control the
whole substation. PCM600 can operate with many different topologies, depending on the customer
needs.
7.1.1

Connectivity packages

A connectivity package is a software component that consists of executable code and data which
enables system tools to communicate with an IED. Connectivity packages are used to create
configuration structures in PCM600. The latest PCM600 and connectivity packages are backward
compatible with older IED versions.
A connectivity package includes all of the data which is used to describe the IED, for example, it
contains a list of the existing parameters, data format used, units, setting range, access rights and
visibility of the parameter. In addition, it contains code which allows software packages that consume
the connectivity package to properly communicate with the IED. It also allows for localization of text
even when its read from the IED in a standard format such as COMTRADE.
Update Manager is a tool that helps in defining the right connectivity package versions for different
system products and tools. Update Manager is included with products that use connectivity
packages. Update Manager is a part of PCM600 and is delivered with it.
7.2

Preparing for the connection

1. Keep a crossover RJ45 cable ready to connect between the PC and IED.
Most modern PCs can automatically 'crossover' the straight connection RJ45 cables. For
example, if a Gigabit Ethernet is used in the system, a crossover cable is not required. If it is
unsure whether the PC has this functionality, then use a crossover cable.
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Quick start guide

Connecting to the PCM600 software

When using PCM600 for writing to the IED, ensure that the LHMI is not in a menu
position where settings can be made. Only one active transaction, from LHMI or
PCM600, is allowed at a time.
For more information, see
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PCM600 documentation.
Section 7
Connecting to the PCM600 software
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